Cincinnati, OH - Former Mayor Mark Mallory is promoting the Franchise & Own Your Own Business Show at the Duke Energy Center this weekend, March 28th and 29th. The Show is an opportunity for people interested in business ownership to educate themselves about Franchising as a vehicle to achieve their goal of self-employment. Those in attendance will be able to talk to representatives from successful full-time and part-time franchise operations and other business opportunities.

"This will be the third time the Franchise Show has been to Cincinnati in the last several years. The event is about providing people with the tools they need to start their own business," Former Mayor Mark Mallory said. "The great thing about buying a franchise is that you are buying into a proven business model with a track record of success. Franchise operations provide training programs and come with established marketing strategies and business professionals who are there to make sure you have the support to be successful."

The event will take place at the Duke Energy Center, 525 Elm Street, Cincinnati, Ohio; on Saturday, March 28th, from 10:00 am 5:00 pm and Sunday, March 29th, from 11:00 am 4:00 pm.

There will be free seminars given by professionals including, financial specialists from PNC Bank and franchise experts who have information that entrepreneurs need to know to start and grow a business. Cincinnati City Council member Yvette Simpson will also make a presentation on how the City of Cincinnati Supports Small Business.

"We are proud to bring this event back to Cincinnati to showcase America's fastest growing franchises and business opportunities to potential business owners who are looking for success", states Fred Cox, President of National Event Management. "We are thrilled to have Former Mayor Mark Mallory on board as a partner for the show. And we are equally excited that the Greater Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber and the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce are supporting the event with their participation.

Additional partners for the event included the African American Chamber of Commerce, the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, The Chinese Chamber of Commerce and PNC Bank.